Quantinuum has introduced Helios, its most advanced quantum computer yet, setting new records in performance, fidelity, and scalability.<\/p>\n
Building on its predecessor H2, the system nearly doubles the qubit count and moves further into the quantum advantage regime.<\/p>\n
With 98 fully connected qubits and the highest reported accuracy in the industry, Helios represents a major leap in commercial quantum computing.<\/p>\n
CEO Dr. Rajeeb Hazra described Helios as \u201ca seamless fusion of hardware and software, creating a platform for discovery unlike any other.\u201d <\/p>\n
Designed to bring quantum programming closer to the ease of classical computing, Helios is already being used for enterprise-grade applications.<\/p>\n
During an early access program, partners such as SoftBank Corp. and JPMorgan Chase conducted commercially relevant research on the system.<\/p>\n
Quantinuum also used Helios to simulate high-temperature superconductivity and quantum magnetism, showing how the technology can translate into real-world use.<\/p>\n
The system is now available through Quantinuum\u2019s cloud platform and as an on-premise deployment, with optional integration for NVIDIA GB200 chips.<\/p>\n
Helios sets a new benchmark for precision in quantum computing. It delivers single-qubit gate fidelity of 99.9975 percent and two-qubit gate fidelity of 99.921 percent, the highest figures reported in any commercial system so far.<\/p>\n
Lead architect Dr. Anthony Ransford said, \u201cYou would need to harvest every star in the universe to power a classical machine that could do the same calculations.\u201d<\/p>\n
In benchmark tests using Random Circuit Sampling (RCS), the same method used by Google to demonstrate quantum supremacy, Helios achieved results that would be practically impossible for any classical supercomputer.<\/p>\n
Quantinuum reported that matching its performance would require more power than the Sun produces, while Helios completed the task using roughly the energy of a single data center rack.<\/p>\n
Scalable architecture and new ion design<\/p>\n
Helios introduces a new ion-trap architecture that switches from ytterbium to barium qubits. The use of visible-light lasers instead of ultraviolet reduces costs and improves reliability. <\/p>\n
Barium also enables the system to detect and remove certain types of atomic-level errors, improving computation quality.<\/p>\n
The system\u2019s ion trap features a junction-based Quantum Charged Coupled Device (QCCD) layout that routes qubits efficiently. This allows cooling, sorting, and computation to occur in parallel, improving both speed and accuracy. <\/p>\n
Chief Scientist Dr. John Gaebler said the design, first drawn as a napkin sketch, was \u201cincredible to see realized after all the team\u2019s work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Real-time programming and fault tolerance<\/p>\n
Helios introduces a real-time control engine that allows programs to adapt as they run. <\/p>\n